Wordle #1704

Wordle Hints and Answer for Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Stuck on today's Wordle? You're in the right place! Below you'll find hints that start vague and get more specific. Try to solve it with as few hints as possible.

Today's puzzle is rated Medium difficulty. The answer is a noun with 2 vowels and uses fairly common letters.

Difficulty: Medium

noun

Letter Facts

Vowels

Consonants

Repeats

Letters

Fairly Common

Recommended Starting Words

These words would be helpful first guesses for today's puzzle:

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Recommended Starting Words

AUDIOQUADSSAUCY

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to groups of people working together toward a common purpose.

Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might hear this word in military contexts, sports settings, or police procedural shows.

Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word begins with the letter S.

Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

A near synonym would be team, unit, or crew. Think of a small organized group with a specific mission.

Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with FRAUD.

Final Clue

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Final Clue

It starts with S and ends with D. In law enforcement, there is a special one called SWAT.

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Answer

SQUAD

This word refers to a small group of people organized for a particular purpose, often used in military or police contexts. It comes from the Spanish word escuadra, meaning a square formation of soldiers. The term has expanded beyond military use to describe any tight knit group working together, from cheerleading groups to friend circles.

Strategy Tip

Today's word contains the letter Q, which almost always pairs with U in English words. If you spot a Q in your guesses, immediately assume a U follows. This uncommon letter pairing can actually help you narrow down possibilities quickly.